YOUNG ATHLETE IS SPONSORED BY THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION
Isaac Akers GB first selection in European Youth Championships in Tbilisi Talented young athlete Isaac Akers, aged 17 from Market Harborough, headed to Tbilisi, Georgia to represent Great Britain at the inaugural European Youth Championships which took place from 14th to 17th July.
Isaac - a member of Corby Athletics Club - proudly wore his first ever GB vest in the 3000 metres event.
Isaac put in a solid performance, running his second fastest time this season over 3000m in incredibly hot conditions. Sadly, he narrowly missed out on the medals by coming fifth out of a field of 20. His time was 8:23:68 (which compared well with silver medallist time of 8:20:29 and bronze 8:20:94), and he was in contention until the sprint finish but had very little left to give at the end of the race.
He and quite a few of the GB athletes had a stomach bug, and were being treated by their medic, so given the heat and his illness he performed brilliantly.
Isaac says:
"It was a fantastic experience and I ran well. This GB experience has made me even hungrier for future success in both athletics and cross country."
Isaac receives financial support to achieve his sporting dreams from local charity The Travers Foundation. The Travers Foundation helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. The charity provides monetary assistance to Isaac for coaching and competition expenses.
Terry Forsey, Chairman of The Travers Foundation, said:
"We are delighted to be able to assist a super-talented young athlete like Isaac to achieve his dreams of representing his country in international events.
"He performed brilliantly in Tbilisi given the circumstances, and wish him every success for his future competitions."
For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk
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Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440
The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203
The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach.
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Isaac - a member of Corby Athletics Club - proudly wore his first ever GB vest in the 3000 metres event.
Isaac put in a solid performance, running his second fastest time this season over 3000m in incredibly hot conditions. Sadly, he narrowly missed out on the medals by coming fifth out of a field of 20. His time was 8:23:68 (which compared well with silver medallist time of 8:20:29 and bronze 8:20:94), and he was in contention until the sprint finish but had very little left to give at the end of the race.
He and quite a few of the GB athletes had a stomach bug, and were being treated by their medic, so given the heat and his illness he performed brilliantly.
Isaac says:
"It was a fantastic experience and I ran well. This GB experience has made me even hungrier for future success in both athletics and cross country."
Isaac receives financial support to achieve his sporting dreams from local charity The Travers Foundation. The Travers Foundation helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. The charity provides monetary assistance to Isaac for coaching and competition expenses.
Terry Forsey, Chairman of The Travers Foundation, said:
"We are delighted to be able to assist a super-talented young athlete like Isaac to achieve his dreams of representing his country in international events.
"He performed brilliantly in Tbilisi given the circumstances, and wish him every success for his future competitions."
For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk
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Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440
The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203
The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach.
If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here